Originally Posted by
Paul Cantrell
John,
How foolproof do you think that harness is when used by relatively inexperienced people fumbling with photo gear? Without seeing a picture, I'd worry that someone would inadvertently release their harness.
One might envision a way for the pilot to pull a pin that instantly untethers everybody. Of course, if a harness can snag a fuel control, it can probably snag an instant release control.
Unfortunately probably the best solution would be some fairly intensive training (a full day?) on how to use the system, but of course that's not going to work for what is essentially a sightseeing ride.
p.s.: can you give us a link to the system you're describing? I'd be interested to take a look...
Nothing is ever 100% foolproof, but the ‘ripcord’ release is a padded grip (quite fat) that is held in place by an overlapping grip of velcro and very unlikely to be released accidentally.
A few threads previously, one referenced by pchapman is here:
Photographer's Harness
Thanks for the correction on the plastic coated steel cable
